Highlights & Top Stories:
- July 5 – City researches and compares environmental concerns between Paramount and Carson
- July 11 – Carlton Forge Works agrees to a proposed order for abatement regarding its odors
- July 13 – SCAQMD holds public hearing for Carlton Forge Works and Vice Mayor Martinez testifies on behalf of City
- July 18 – City addresses widespread increase in hexavalent chromium levels in the area
- July 23 – Anaplex’s third curtailment
- July 21 – Hexavalent chromium is detected in Long Beach
- July 26 – SCAQMD seeks administrative order against Lubeco Inc. in Long Beach
- July 28 – Air Quality Sub Committee reviews soil sampling results and discusses air quality reference points for other regulatory agencies
- July 28 – Carlton Forge agrees to Stipulated Order for Abatement to reduce odors
- July 31 – Village Park tests safe for contaminants